Dhaka, May 10 -- The government is ensuring all necessary preparations and management measures to make waterway travel safe, comfortable and hassle-free for homebound people during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways Shaikh Rabiul Alam said on Sunday.

"Waterways are an inseparable part of life and livelihoods in riverine Bangladesh. Yet water accidents remain a major challenge. To address this, the government, vessel owners, operators and passengers must all play a responsible role together," the minister made the remarks at the inaugural ceremony of "Maritime Safety Week 2026," organised by the Department of Shipping at Dhaka Ladies Club on Eskaton Garden Road.

The week-long programm...